Add 72/75 and 2/35
72/75 + 2/35 is 178/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 35 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
72/75 = 72 × 7/75 × 7 = 504/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 15 = 525,
2/35 = 2 × 15/35 × 15 = 30/525 - Add the two like fractions:
504/525 + 30/525 = 504 + 30/525 = 534/525 - 534/525 simplified gives 178/175
- So, 72/75 + 2/35 = 178/175
In mixed form: 13/175
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